Kenneth W. Sloyer

November 07, 2007|The Morning Call

Kenneth W. Kenny Sloyer, 64, Center Valley, previously of Quakertown, died peacefully in his home Monday morning Nov. 5. He was the husband of Roberta Bobbie (Heinly) Sloyer. They were married 10 years in October. He was a maintenance supervisor for the former E.W. Knauss & Son Inc., Quakertown, for 17 years before retiring in 2001. Previously, he was an auto mechanic working for a number of years for Ken Fry Service Center, Quakertown and for more than 20 years, he partnered with his late father in the operation of the former Sloyers Garage, Quakertown. Born in Quakertown, he was the son of Bertha (Dietz) Sloyer, Quakertown and the late Marion L. Miley Sloyer. He was a graduate of Quakertown High School, class of 1961 and served in the Army during the Vietnam era. Kenny possessed an avid love of antique and classic cars. He had restored a number of vehicles which he entered in shows receiving a number of awards. He was known as a real Mr. Fix-It because of his wide array of mechanical and technical skills and his desire to help whenever his assistance was requested. Kenny was one of the areas first organ transplant recipients and survived the transplant for more than 25 years.